influence (Para. 15):
(1) n. an effect
Some people say that religion can be a big influence on history and the future of a country. 有人说宗教会对一个国家的历史和未来产生很大影响。
(2) vt. have an effect on
Teachers can influence many students in many ways. 老师可以在许多方面影响许多学生。